The model missed the final outcome (Crusaders FC win 2–1).
The model had projected Ballymena United at 37.5%, but the full-time result went the other way.
Tracked markets vs full-time result
Each row compares the pre-match model lean to the full-time result.
- Market Prediction Result Outcome
- Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5 Over 2.5 (3 goals) ✖ Incorrect
- Both Teams To Score BTTS Yes Yes ✔ Correct
- 1X2 Ballymena United Crusaders FC ✖ Incorrect
- Correct Score Insights 1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-2, 2-1 2-1 ✔ Correct
Model vs Closing Market
| Outcome | Model | Closing Market | Difference | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusaders FC | 32.9% | 23.2% | +9.6 pp | Model Higher |
| Draw | 29.6% | 20.7% | +8.9 pp | Model Higher |
| Ballymena United | 37.5% | 56.0% | -18.5 pp | Market Higher |
The closing market estimates Ballymena United's win probability at 56.0%, compared with the model's estimate of 37.5%, a difference of 18.5 percentage points. This highlights a disagreement between the model and market consensus, without indicating which view is ultimately correct.
Model probabilities are generated from the statistical xG model using a Poisson distribution. Closing market probabilities are derived from consensus closing 1X2 odds after margin removal. Values represent implied probabilities rather than betting recommendations. Closing snapshot: PRE1.
After full time, the result was Crusaders FC win 2–1.
Market Assessment
The market is materially more optimistic about Ballymena United than the current fair estimate.
- Investors may be incorporating information not fully reflected in the baseline model.
- Tournament-specific context can shift market pricing.
Post Match Insights
What worked
- Expected goals projected a high-scoring match (ΣxG 2.60) — 3 goals materialised
- Both Teams To Score (Yes) matched the full-time result
- Exact score 2–1 fell within the model's highlighted bins
What failed
- Over / Under 2.5: model leaned Under 2.5; match finished Over 2.5 (3 goals)
- 1X2: model leaned Ballymena United; match finished Crusaders FC
Market lesson
The closing market differed from the model on Ballymena United by 18.5 percentage points (56.0% vs model 37.5%) — in this case the market view proved closer.
Prediction Timeline
How this prediction moved from forecast to full-time review.
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Aug 15, 2026 · 14:07 UTC Forecast generated
- Model 1X2 · Crusaders FC 32.9% · Draw 29.6% · Ballymena United 37.6%
- xG · Crusaders FC 1.25 — Ballymena United 1.35
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Aug 15, 2026 · 13:40 UTC Opening odds snapshot PRE30
- 1X2 odds · Crusaders FC 4.08 · Draw 4.57 · Ballymena United 1.69
- Implied 1X2 · Crusaders FC 23.2% · Draw 20.7% · Ballymena United 56.0%
- Bookmaker · Pinnacle
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Aug 15, 2026 · 14:07 UTC Closing snapshot recorded PRE1
- 1X2 odds · Crusaders FC 4.08 · Draw 4.57 · Ballymena United 1.69
- Implied 1X2 · Crusaders FC 23.2% · Draw 20.7% · Ballymena United 56.0%
- Bookmaker · Pinnacle
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Aug 15, 2026 · 14:00 UTC Kickoff
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FT Full-time result Crusaders FC win · 2–1
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FT Prediction missed 1X2 lean did not match full-time result
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Archived Prediction review
Historical Snapshot
Frozen at kickoff — the model output as it stood before the match started.
Pre-match metrics (historical context)
- Validation: Warning
- Large market gap (19 pp)
- No strong statistical edge
- Pricing remains divergent
- Validation warning
Validation Report
Immutable SnapshotModel Performance
This prediction contributes to:
- Primary Bets ROI (180d): -100.0%
Review FAQ
- How accurate was the prediction?
- This page grades directional markets (1X2, Over/Under 2.5, BTTS) against the full-time result. The prediction grade reflects how many of those tracked markets matched reality.
- What does xG Accuracy measure?
- xG Accuracy compares the model's pre-match expected-goals profile to the actual scoreline — not whether every market hit. A strong directional review can coexist with a moderate xG accuracy score.
- Why wasn't the exact score predicted?
- Correct-score outcomes are low-probability tails even when the model reads the match profile well. We highlight top score bins for context; missing the exact line does not invalidate a directional review.
- Does this improve the AI record?
- Each finished match is logged in our validation pipeline. Aggregated hit rates and CLV studies are published separately — this page is the per-match audit trail.
Predictions are for informational purposes only. Always gamble responsibly and within your limits. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Premiership — Standings
| # | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 2 | Linfield | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Dungannon Swifts | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | Cliftonville FC | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | Crusaders FC | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 | Glentoran | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 9 | Ballymena United | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | Limavady United | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 11 | Bangor | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| # | TEAM | MP | GS | GC | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coleraine FC | 9 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 22 |
| 2 | Crusaders FC | 8 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Larne | 6 | 12 | 3 | +9 | 16 |
| 4 | Linfield | 9 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 22 |
| 5 | Cliftonville FC | 8 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 12 |
| 6 | Glentoran | 8 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 10 |
| 7 | Carrick Rangers | 8 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 10 |
| 8 | Ballymena United | 7 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 6 |
| 9 | Dungannon Swifts | 8 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 13 |
| 10 | Bangor | 8 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 5 |
| 11 | Limavady United | 7 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 6 |
| 12 | Portadown | 8 | 5 | 17 | -12 | 1 |
